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Congress pushing Karnataka towards undeclared Emergency: Shobha Karandlaje
Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival was a melange of cultures and artistes
Hyderabad: Picture actors from Norway and Malaysia mingling with performers from Assam, Maharashtra and Kerala. Add playwrights from France and Telangana, musicians from West Bengal and Karnataka, all converging on a single platform in Hyderabad. That was the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival. Now in its 20th year, Telanganas annual theatre festival continues to captivate Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka tops FASTag penalty collections in 202425
The State has collected 129.91 crore from motorists who either did not use FASTag or whose tags were invalid or non-functional at toll plazas
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar stated that the Congress high command has communicated a message regarding power-sharing to him and CM Siddaramaiah. Both leaders will travel to Delhi together when summoned. This follows CM Siddaramaiah's earlier dismissal of any power-sharing deal, asserting his tenure depends on the high command's wishes.
Congress protest against replacing MGNREGA, hate politics in National Herald case
Bengaluru: The ruling Congress in Karnataka on Saturday held a protest against the central government replacing the MGNREGA, and alleged hate politics against the party leadership in the National Herald case. The protest at the Freedom Park here, led by state Congress president and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, was attended by a host Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Video: Station Master's Quick Action Saves Passenger From Near-Fatal Accident In Karnataka
Social media users praised the station master for his bravery.
Station Masters Quick Reflexes Save Passenger From Moving Train At Karnataka Station | Watch
Abhijit Singh, station master at Pandavapura railway station, heroically saved a passenger from a fatal fall near a train, earning praise for his vigilance and quick action.
German Nationals Among Six Arrested in Rajasthan Religious Conversion Case
Sri Ganganagar, Dec 20: A German couple and four others were detained today in Rajasthans Sri Ganganagar district near the India-Pakistan border for their alleged involvement in illegal religious conversions, officials said. According to a report by the Times of India, German nationals Swan Baz Bat Jaler and his wife Sandra, Santosh Varghese from Karnataka, [] The post German Nationals Among Six Arrested in Rajasthan Religious Conversion Case appeared first on Northlines .
Karnataka CM tussle: DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah await high command; to be summoned at perfect time
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that both he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are awaiting a call from the Congress high command regarding the leadership decision. This comes amid reports of Shivakumar's faction pushing for his elevation, with party leaders emphasizing a united front ahead of the legislative session.
Cooleys Tenure As Fast Bowling Coach At BCCI CoE Ends, No Clarity Yet On Filling Vacant Post
Karnataka State Cricket Association: Troy Cooleys tenure as fast bowling coach at the BCCIs Centre of Excellence (CoE) has come to an end. The decorated Australian coach came on board in late 2021 with an aim to build and nurture Indias next set of fast bowlers. His tenure saw him working closely with the pacers and in coordination with VVS Laxman, the head of cricket at CoE, previously known as National Cricket Academy (NCA). Cooley was the bowling coach of the Indian women's team in the T20 World Cup in South Africa in February 2023 and worked in the same role with the India men's A team on their tour of England earlier this year. Sources have told IANS that Cooley, 60, will leave the CoE facility on Saturday. As of now, there is no official word yet on who will step in to fill in the void left by his departure. Cooleys departure also means yet another vacancy in the CoEs coaching structure has been created. Last month, Rajib Dattas tenure as the bowling coach and lead faculty at CoE came to an end. In August this year, the BCCI put out advertisements for resident faculty in batting and bowling. Moreover, CoEs sports science and medicine head position is yet to be filled. Ever since former head Nitin Patel moved on, an advertisement was put out inviting prospective applicants in August. But IANS understands that theres no word yet on who would fill in the vacancy of this critical post. Last month, the BCCI invited applications for the role of Head Cricket Education at the CoE, after Sujith Somasunder left the position to become the vice-president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). The deadline for sending applications was December 8, and it remains to be seen in how much time the position can be filled. With players all-format workload requiring sustained care and monitoring across both mens and womens set-ups, Indian cricket cannot afford further delay in filling its critical roles at CoE. IANS also understands that Munish Bali has moved out of the CoE to be attached full-time with the India womens team, in the same capacity that batting coach Sitanshu Kotak currently serves with the mens side. Bali, who was a member of the coaching staff when the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side won the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup at home, was previously contracted to the CoE and deputed to be with the womens team before making a recent full-time shift to the national side. IANS also understands that Munish Bali has moved out of the CoE to be attached full-time with the India womens team, in the same capacity that batting coach Sitanshu Kotak currently serves with the mens side. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The arrival of Nathan Kiely, who was believed to join the Indian womens team as their S&C coach, is pending. The Australia-based Kiely had stepped down from his role as Bangladesh mens S&C coach in October citing personal reasons, and theres a hope that he could join the team during their all-format tour of Australia set to happen from February 15 to March 6 next year. Article Source: IANS
Raising the issue under Rule 377 in the Lok Sabha, the MP says existing four-lane Kochi-Panvel NH 66 has become highly congested resulting in accidents and fatalities
Mocked As 'Useless', Karnataka Man Allegedly Gave Contract To Kill His Wife
The plan, as outlined by the police, involved entering the house under a familiar pretext, assaulting Nagaratna and triggering a gas cylinder explosion to destroy evidence.
Geospatial technologies play key role in climate action, disaster resilience: Experts
BENGALURU: Dr Gopal Krishna Patra, Director, CSIRFourth Paradigm Institute, said, Conducting scientific studies on climate change and environmental instability is crucial for the safety and progress of humankind. He was delivering the keynote address as the Chief Guest at the 14th UGIT International Conference GeoVision 2025: Geospatial Innovation for Climate Action, Disaster Resilience and Environmental Sustainability, organised by the Department of Geography, Bangalore University. Dr Patra stated that while earthquakes and natural disasters cannot be predicted with absolute precision, advanced geospatial tools such as GPS, GIS and Artificial Intelligence enable detailed monitoring of movements in the Earths crust. These technologies help identify seismic zones and vulnerable regions, thereby strengthening disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts. He observed that climate change has intensified extreme events such as cyclones, heat waves and cold waves, impacting agriculture, health, food security and livelihoods, and emphasised the need for continuous scientific assessment and discussions. Meanwhile, Prof. Ashok D. Hanjagi, Head, Department of Geography, urged students and geography professionals to adopt next-generation geospatial technologies. He said, Geospatial innovation plays a vital role in addressing challenges such as climate change, environmental degradation, rapid urbanisation and natural disasters. He noted that global institutions including the IPCC, UNDRR, UNEP and the World Meteorological Organization have consistently underlined the importance of science-based solutions for long-term sustainability. An MoU was signed between Bangalore University and the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre (KSRSAC) towards strengthening academic and research collaboration, promoting joint research initiatives, capacity building, data sharing, and the effective application of geospatial technologies to address societal and developmental needs.
NCC cadets of Jyoti Nivas College undertake adventure trek and cleanliness drive at Siddara Betta
An integral part of the activity was a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, during which cadets cleaned the trekking route by removing plastic waste
Rain Alert For Karnataka: IMD Warns Of Heavy Showers, Bengaluru To Be Affected
IMD has warned heavy rain over next 4 days as rapidly changing weather continues this month. The mix of cold conditions and rain alerts has added to concerns across the country.
Two Killed in Road Accident on NH-44 at Pamidi in Andhra Pradesh
Car travelling from Karnatakas Chikkaballapur to Mantralayam hit by unidentified vehicle near a dhaba in Anantapur district
Karnataka government has released its official holiday list for 2026, including both general and restricted holidays. This list is crucial for state government employees and institutions in Bengaluru and across the state to plan their schedules. The general holidays encompass national observances and state-specific festivals, while restricted holidays offer flexibility for employees.
Karnataka Legislative Council adopts resolution urging Centre to include 56 pc quota in 9th Schedule
Karnataka's Legislative Council passed a resolution. It asks the central government to place the state's 56 percent reservation decision in the ninth Schedule of the Constitution. This move aims to protect the reservation from the Supreme Court's 50 percent cap. The Council also urged the Centre to establish AIIMS in Raichur and transfer national institutes to North Karnataka.
Adidvara Job Habba today to bridge disability employment gap
BENGALURU: AssisTech Foundation (ATF) will host the Adidvara Job Habba at BMS College for Women in Basavanagudi on Saturday, bringing inclusive employers and job seekers with disabilities on to a single, technology-enabled hiring platform. The event, supported by the Department for the Empowerment of Differently Abled and Senior Citizens (DWDSC), the Karnataka Skill Development Authority (KSDA) and the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC), is aimed at expanding access to formal employment for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) across sectors. More than 500 job seekers, representing all 21 notified disability categories, are expected to participate. Employers from IT, retail, manufacturing, BFSI, hospitality and services will take part in the event, which is designed to facilitate both direct recruitment and structured employercandidate interactions. Speaking about the initiative, Prateek Madhav, CEO and Co-Founder of AssisTech Foundation, said, By bringing together training, assistive technology and employment on one platform, we are working towards creating sustainable and dignified career pathways for PwDs, he said. Nagaraj N M, Managing Director of KSDC, said the initiative aligns with Karnatakas broader skilling and inclusion goals. Candidates wishing to take part in the Job Habba can register through the Adidvara mobile application. For details, call Suchandana Roy at 98180 05423.
Karnataka HC bins KCOCA provisions against Byrathi, denies anticipatory bail
BENGALURU: In a relief to former minister and BJP MLA BA Basavaraj aka Byrathi Basavaraj, an accused in the Bikla Shiva aka Shivaprakash murder case, the Karnataka High Court on Friday set aside the approval given by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to invoke the provisions of the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act, 2000 (KCOCA) against him. However, the court rejected his interlocutory application seeking anticipatory bail. As the approval given for invoking these provisions against the offence and not to the particular offender, it has the effect of setting it aside in its entirety, the court noted. Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav allowed the petition filed by Basavaraj questioning the invoking of Sections 3 and 4 of the KCOCA, following the approval given by the Inspector General of Police, CID, on August 12, 2025. The court noted that the legal requirement of organised crime, which involves continuing unlawful activity as contemplated under Sections 2(1)(d)(e) of KCOCA, is not satisfied in this case. None of the other accused persons has two charge sheets involving offences punishable with more than three years. The court said that it is only against the accused No. 18, Patrick, that there were two charge sheets that would fall within the requirement of punishment of imprisonment with three years or more, which, however, would not fall within the definition of Organised Crime as contemplated in Section 2(1)(e). Therefore, the order of approval for invoking KCOCA provisions is defective. Accordingly, the order of approval dated August 12, 2025, is set aside. As the invocation of KCOCA is against the offence, the order of approval is not particular to the offender, and its setting aside in the present petition, though at the instance of one accused, has the effect of setting it aside in its entirety, the court noted. No anticipatory bail Giving reasons for the denial of anticipatory bail to accused Byrathi, the court noted that it finds prima facie force in the contention of the Additional State Public Prosecutor (ASPP) B N Jagadeesha. The custodial interrogation is a legal option available to the investigating agency. There is no reason to deny such exercise of power. Further, the material would indicate that the deceased had in writing stated that henchmen of Byrathi had threatened him, the court said, referring to ASPPs arguments. The court, however, reserved the liberty for him to approach the appropriate court of sessions for bail as permissible in law, keeping all contentions open. The accused had directly approached the high court for anticipatory bail on the premise that KCOCA had invoked. Such a bar can no longer be pleaded in the light of his petition against the KCOCA, which is allowed, the court noted. The court observed that it is not inclined to exercise the extraordinary power under Article 226 of the Constitution, particularly in the light of the factual matrix of the case narrated in the order. Such exercise of power is in exceptional circumstances, which this court finds is absent in this case. Further investigation is still to be completed. Partial interrogation has been made. However, at the time of the arguments, the state had taken a stand that custodial interrogation is required. An order granting anticipatory bail may interfere with the investigation of a heinous offence, the court observed. Meanwhile, Basavaraj withdrew the petition filed by him questioning the legality of criminal proceedings pending the crime in question.
Ball stuffed with marijuana hurled into ballari jail in Karnataka
BALLARI : In a startling breach of prison security, a tennis ball stuffed with marijuana was allegedly hurled into the high-security Ballari Central Jail from outside the compound wall. The incident came to light when one of the jail staff found the ball near the wall and later checked the CCTV surveillance. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over the effectiveness of security arrangements at the jail. According to official sources, the suspicious object was spotted during routine monitoring of the jail premises. On closer inspection, prison staff discovered that the tennis ball had been carefully cut open and used to conceal marijuana. The contraband was immediately seized and a report was filed with senior authorities. This is the second such incident reported at Ballari Central Jail in the past few months. The latest development has also revived uncomfortable questions for the jail authorities. A few months ago, an undertrial prisoner, after being released on bail, had alleged that contraband items could be procured inside the jail by paying bribes. Though the allegations were denied at the time, the recovery of marijuana has added fresh weight to claims of systemic vulnerabilities, if not internal collusion. Following the incident, senior prison officials and police officers conducted a preliminary inspection. CCTV footage from multiple angles is being examined to identify the individual who threw the tennis ball into the jail compound. Investigators are also probing whether any inmates were involved or if there was assistance from within. A senior official said an internal inquiry has been ordered and assured that action would be taken. Security measures will be further tightened, and vulnerable points along the prison wall will be reviewed, the official said.
Karnataka government publishes guidelines for ward-wise reservation in GBA
BENGALURU: The state government on Friday issued guidelines for ward-wise reservation for five municipal corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). With this, the government has come closer to holding the much-delayed local body elections for Bengaluru, which has had no Council since September 11, 2020. The order stated that 80% of the seats are reserved for Backward Classes (BCs) under Category A and 20% under Category B. In Category A, 50% is reserved for women. As per the guidelines, the GBA has to consider the 2011 population census, published by the Directorate of Census, Government of India, for reservation. The number of seats to be reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/STs) will be fixed in proportion to the total population of the respective municipal corporation within the Greater Bengaluru area and in proportion to the total number of wards. Similarly 1/3rd of reservation should be reserved for Backward Classes. While so fixing, the total reservation including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes shall not exceed 50%. If the total reservation exceeds 50%, the reserved seats for backward classes shall be reduced proportionately, the order stated. The GBA should publish the list of wards with the highest SC population and then wards with the highest ST population. 50% of the seats reserved for SC/STs will be reserved for women. If the seats reserved for SC/STs is only one or an odd number, that one or the remaining odd number of seats shall not be reserved for women. As per the order, 50% of the seats in the Non-Reserved (General) Category is reserved for women and if there is an odd seat, it will be given for men to contest. The reservation for SC/STs, backward classes and women and the number of general (non-reserved) seats shall be maintained at Bengaluru Central City Corporation, North City Corporation, East City Corporation, West City Corporation and South City Corporation, the order mentioned.
Preparatory work on second airport initiated well in advance: Minister Patil
BENGALURU: Stating that the state government is aware of the fact that permission from Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) is required to construct a second international airport within an aerial radius of 150 km from KIA before 2033, Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil on Friday said the government has initiated preparatory work in this regard well in advance. Patil was reacting to the Ministry of Civil Aviations (MoCA) statement on Thursday that the Centre has not received any proposal from the Karnataka government or any airport developer after Airports Authority of Indias (AAI) pre-feasibility studies on the need for the second airport in the city. Several critical steps are involved in the establishment of an airport, including site identification, inspections, land acquisition and disbursement of compensation. These processes will take at least six years for completion. BIAL will be approached for its approval only after completion of these processes, he said. Patil said similar conditions have been relaxed in cities such as New Delhi and Navi Mumbai to facilitate the development of second airports. These matters will be addressed appropriately at appropriate time. Tenders have been invited through Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) to prepare a location suitability report along with a comprehensive technical and financial feasibility study for the second airport in Bengaluru, he reiterated. On AAIs inspection of sites at Choodahalli and Somanahalli on Kanakapura Road and near NelamangalaKunigal Road, Patil said tenders have been invited by the state government through KSIIDC to conduct location suitability, and technical and financial feasibility studies. While preparing these reports, factors such as passenger density, potential for industrial and tourism growth, infrastructure availability, rainfall patterns, sewerage, noise pollution and waste management will be taken into consideration. The deadline to submit these reports is five months, he added.
IMD weather forecast: As winter tightens its grip, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of dense foggy conditions in Northern India. Cold wave conditions are likely to prevail in Telangana, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, the IMD warned. Meanwhile, while Delhi is likely to see a partly cloudy sky today, Ooty in Tamil Nadu will see misty weather.
A former gym trainer, Ranjan M, has been accused by parents in Thyagarajanagar of targeting several children with bike incidents and physical assaults. The most serious case involved a five-year-old boy who was kicked while playing. Police confirm Ranjan appears mentally unstable and is undergoing treatment, having confessed to the assaults due to agitation from children playing.
A 28-year-old doctor was molested by a bike-borne miscreant near Soladevanahalli in Bengaluru late Wednesday night. The accused stopped her under the guise of asking for directions before touching her inappropriately. Police are investigating, using technical tools to trace the suspect despite a partial license plate mismatch.
Even before the crack of dawn, Chennaiites wake up to the musical notes of birds, the winter wind so chilly that it demands a woolen armour to brave the streets that stir to life as the day progresses. Men, women, and children gather to sweep their respective thresholds and sprinkle water as a ritual and then create pattern of curves, grids, dots, lines, and loops. This art form kolam holds a special significance during the Tamil month of Margazhi , which falls in December. Traditionally, kolam is believed to symbolise prosperity, good luck, and welcome goddess Lakshmi into homes. It is also said that kolam wards off evil energies and spirits. Kolams are practised differently in different parts of the country: Pookalam in Kerala, Muggulu in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Alpana in West Bengal, Rangoli in Karnataka, and Sathiya in Gujarat. Mention of this practice in Tamil lit can be traced back to Sangam literature, dating from the third century BCE to third century CE. In this literature, the description of drawing kolam s exactly matches the visuals seen on the streets of Chennai today. This shows how age-old the practice of kolam is, shares historian Meenakshi Devaraj. The 15th verse of the second chapter, 518th verse overall, in revered poet and saint Andals Nachiyar Thirumozhi reads, Vellai nunmanal kondu sittril visiththirapada , which roughly translates to: using fine white sand, we carefully draw beautiful kolams on the streets. There are also literary sources that show men indulging in this exercise. A 12th century poem mentions a ghost, presumably male, making decorative patterns from pearl dust. According to Meenakshi, The practice of drawing kolam has evolved over centuries. This shows the dynamic nature of this custom. The other characteristics include constantly changing in terms of its designs and colours. Adding to the list, Meenakshi notes, It is therapeutic. It brought some healing in me. Sacred patterns on streets This ever-evolving art form finds its expression during Margazhi as this Tamil month brings with it positivity and happiness. Vardhani KL, a software analyst (@kolamveri on Instagram), shares, I always look forward to Margazhi . It is one of my favourite months because it is winter. When you wake up, you see how beautiful the climate is. It is also the season of bhajans and keerthans . And when you do the kolam , you hear them. She describes kolams as a habit of decorating our homes. It is an extension to the decoration we do inside. Vardhani urges that everyone should come forward and take up this habit and it shouldnt be restricted to a particular religion or region. Meenakshi echoes the same thoughts. Schools should recognise this practice and encourage kids to take it up. Kolam shouldnt be shrunk to a particular religion, and to women, she says. Usually there is a gender restriction that it should be done only by ladies in the family but the case is not like that for us because its just an art form. The main point here is that tradition should not be lost, says Jayashankar Sreenivasan (@mrsandmrkolam on Instagram). Jayashankar learnt this skill from his chithi (aunt) and his mother. He shares, Every morning, they put kolam on the threshold. Sitting there and watching them raised an interest in me. I thought this form should not be restricted only to the female community. Why should girls have all the fun? His family was supportive and encouraged him in building this talent and excelling. With respect to my wife, she has the leverage of doing it. Nobody is going to stop her, he remarked. His wife keeps the dots and he continues the kolam , he says, adding, We discuss what kind of designs to draw the next day. It brought a uniqueness in our collaborative creativity. Visual grammar In any pattern, keeping a symmetric dot is pivotal. If the dots are haywire, your design goes haywire, points out Jayashankar. The dots are then followed by designs and patterns. I bring geometry into my designs. Celtic designs are popular in foreign countries especially in Europe and the UK. Its looked upon as a symbol of oneness. Our temple carvings have celtic designs. We brought such kinds into our kolam designs, he shares. Once the intricate designs are outlined, it is then filled with colours, not every but a select few, each carrying a symbolic meaning. The popular kaavi (red) colour represents auspiciousness. When added with white, it brings in the value of Shiva and Shakti. The white is Shiva and the red is the Shakti, explains Jayashankar. Additionally, manjal (yellow) adds a devotional aspect to the kolam . To please the eyes, green and blue colours are included. Green is pasumai . Blue is water, neer . It is also associated with agayam, he says. Nowadays using grey and black has become a common practice. The 2025 Margazhi This Margazhi season, while Meenakshi will follow her tradition of showing the verses of Thiruppavai in her kolams , Varadhini is excited about her chikku kolams , Jayashankar and his wife are are working on a series of new designs, something on aspects of Andal Pasurams . We want to depict it in the chikku kolam and padi kolam . Ensuring we keep it traditional rather than trying something with the latest trend, he concludes.
Winter session ends with long debates, thin outcomes
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HC judge calls for expansion of legal education at KU
TOI Impact: Entry to Vajrapoha Falls restricted following forest ministers directive
States only horticulture university facing severe funds crunch
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Karnataka government issues ward reservation guidelines for civic elections in Bengaluru
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Minister Byre Gowda offers to surrender Kolar land, says ready to face probe
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All promises implemented except the one made to D.K. Shivakumar
Curtains up, languages alive: The making of Bengaluru's theatre culture
From packed festival halls to intimate black-box spaces, the citys stage has long thrived on many languages, shared curiosity and a culture of collaboration
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A love letter to my neighbourhood
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Bengaluru shaped how I hear and make music: Ricky Kej
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Not just toast anymore: Avocado finds its way into Indian chutneys, tikkis and thalis
Avocado consumption is surging across India, moving beyond big cities to smaller towns like Sangli and Patna. Imports have seen a significant jump, with demand growing rapidly. Even farmers in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are experimenting with avocado cultivation. This boom is reshaping agricultural choices and making the fruit accessible to a wider audience nationwide.
Man kicks and injures five-year-old boy playing on road
Kannada Cinema Roundtable 2025: A call for consistency, originality and telling rooted stories
ED Provisionally Attaches Rs 8 Crore Assets of Former Karnataka Minister
Action under PMLA follows probe into alleged diversion of ST welfare funds
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KSRTC to operate 1,000 additional buses for Christmas
Bengaluru Metros Yellow Line trains to start at 8am on December 21
The High Court asked the MLA to knock on the doors of the sessions court for anticipatory bail
Health check-up finds 5.77 lakh govt. school, PU students in Karnataka have hypertension
Officials involved in the work cautioned that these should not be read as confirmed cases but as those that need further attention and evaluation
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Hubballi family loses luggage in train
RCU writes to PhD scholar Sujata over controversial convocation certificate issue
Work of mega textile project in Kalaburagi delayed
Davanagere police recover and return stolen property to rightful owners
Sunni training Ijtema religious meeting after 25 Yrs in state
Koppal SP reviews security preparations for Gavisiddheshwar Jatra
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Govt. to transfer villages from Saundatti to Bailhongal
Leadership tussle escalates as CM and Dy.CM air divergent views on pact
IBM to skill 5 million Indians in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing by 2030
India possesses the talent and ambition to lead the world in AI & Quantum. Fluency in frontier technologies will define economic competitiveness, scientific progress and societal transformation, says IBM Chief Arvind Krishna
Both Houses adjourned sine die
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CM flags off 81 Arogya Sethu mobile health units
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday, in its landmark verdict, laid down guidelines on how courts must be sensitive and adhere to the evidence and testimony, while conducting court proceedings of minor victims of trafficking and prostitution. It also observed that child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation a deeply disturbing realities in India. Upholding the conviction of a Bengaluru man and his wife for trafficking and sexually exploiting a minor girl, a two-judgeBench of the apex court, headed by Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, issued the guidelines. While relying on various judgments --Bai Radha versus State of Gujarat, and State of UT of Delhi versus Ram Singh (December 16, 2012, Delhi gangrape and murder case) -- the top court on Friday passed the verdict, which could be an eye opener for the courts dealing with such kind of victims. The top court passed the verdict after hearing an appeal filed by the convictK P Kirankumar alias Kiran against the state of Peenya Police. Itrefused to doubt the conviction -- earlier imposed by the trial court and High Court -- of the accused in the matter. The cases of child trafficking are not isolated aberrations but part of an entrenched pattern of organised exploitation that continues despite legislative safeguards. The judicial assessment of such cases must be informed by sensitivity to the lived realities of minor victims rather than rigid or hyper-technical standards of proof, said the apex court in its 16-page judgement, a copy accessed by TNIE noted. The SC -- while upholding the judgments of the Trial Court and the Karnataka High Court under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 --cautioned against discarding the child victim's testimony over minor inconsistencies or stereotypical notions of conduct. The instant case lays bare the deeply disturbing reality of child trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in India, an offence that strikes at the very foundations of dignity, bodily integrity and the State's constitutional promise of protection to every child against exploitation leading to moral and material abandonment, observed the top court. The SC, while asking the courts to be very sensitive while appreciating the evidence of a minor victim of trafficking, the Court ought to bear in mind: 1. Her inherent socio-economic and, at times, cultural vulnerability when the minor belongs to a marginalised or socially and culturally backward community. 2. Complex and layered structure of organised crime networks which operate at various levels of recruiting, transporting, harbouring and exploiting minor victims. Such organised crime activities operate as apparently independent verticals whose insidious intersections are conveniently veiled through subterfuges and deception to hoodwink innocent victims. The apex court directed that recounting and narration of the horrible spectre of sexual exploitation, even before law enforcement agencies and the Court, is an unpalatable experience leading to secondary victimisation. This is more acute when the victim is a minor and is faced with threats of criminal intimidation, fear of retaliation, social stigma and paucity of social and economic rehabilitation. In this backdrop, judicial appreciation of the victim's evidence must be marked by sensitivity and realism. If, on such nuanced appreciation, the version of the victim appears to be credible and convincing, a conviction may be maintained on her sole testimony. A victim of sex trafficking, particularly a minor, is not an accomplice and her deposition is to be given due regard and credence as that of an injured, the court said in the verdict.
Jalahalli and Kanteerava underpasses inch towards revival, will the momentum sustain?
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre directs officials to remove encroachments
ED attaches 8.07 crore assets of former Minister Nagendra in Valmiki corporation case
Driverless train prototype for Bengaluru metros Pink Line to arrive at Kothanur depot soon
BEML earlier this year unveiled the prototype of its new driverless metro train developed for Namma Metros Phase-2 corridors, including Phase 2A and 2B
101 mobiles, 84 SIM cards seized in prisons across Karnataka in last 20 days
Karnataka Hate Speech Bill passed amid Opposition criticism
The legislation invokes provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, 2000, in cases involving electronic communication and online platforms
